$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Mid 20th Century Hand-Woven Persian Bashir Rug with Boteh Motif
Located in Vero Beach, FL
The circa 1950 Persian Bashir Zili Sultan Rug is hand woven with silk warp. It is very finely and distinctly woven with in a quiet Boteh motif pattern.
Silk
Vintage Mid-20th Century Turkish Kula Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
This example has a Persian-inspired pattern often seen in Zili Sultan rugs with an ascending overall pattern of flowering vases on a dark mustard field within a terracotta palmette a...
Wool
Antique 19th Century Persian Zili Sultan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Persian Zili Sultan rug. Contact dealer.
Wool
Antique 19th Century Persian Zili Sultan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Persian Zili Sultan rug. Contact dealer.
Wool
Antique 19th Century Persian Zili Sultan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Persian Zili Sultan rug. Contact dealer.
Wool
Exceptional 19th Century Persian Zili Sultan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 19th century Persian Zili Sultan rug. Contact dealer Excellent condition.
Wool
Antique 19th Century Persian Zili Sultan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Persian Zili Sultan rug. Contact dealer Excellent condition.
Wool
Antique 19th Century Persian Zili Sultan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Persian Zili Sultan rug. Contact dealer Excellent condition
Wool
Antique 19th Century Persian Zili Sultan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Persian Zili Sultan carpet. Contact dealer. Measures: 15.4 x 13.
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Zili Sultan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique late 19th century Persian Zili Sultan rug. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Antique 19th Century Persian Zili Sultan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contact dealer Excellent condition.
Wool
Extremely Finely Woven Antique Persian Zili Sultan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Contact dealer Excellent condition.
Wool
1890s Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This drawing is based on early “Zili Sultan” examples of Western Persia. A large-scale arabesque style border frames the piece.
Wool
Antique Heriz Persian Oriental Rug
Located in Sarasota, FL
The botehs are separated by an indescribable motif which has the flavor of a Zili Sultan but not so much. The border is quite nice.
Wool
Antique Abedeh Rug with Zili Sultan Design, circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
An antique Abedeh rug with the classic Zili Sultan ‘vase and peacock’ design with excellent soft colours on an ivory ground.
Wool
Antique Abedeh Rug with Zili Sultan Design, Superb Example, circa 1920
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Abedeh rug with the classic Zili Sultan ‘vase and peacock’ design, the rug has excellent colours on an ivory ground.
Wool
Incredible 1940s Khotan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 1940s Central Asian Khotan rug with a unique all-over mirrored crimson tree-of-life and pomegranate pattern on a variegated brown background. The border is comple...
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
Oushak carpets are named after the large town in western Anatolia (Turkey) where they were woven. This town has been a major weaving center for rug production since the reign of the ...
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Wool 11'0x8'0
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are a type of Turkish rug that originates from the city of Oushak (also spelled Ushak) in western Turkey. These rugs are highly prized for thei...
Wool
Early 20th Century Afghani Bashir Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Afghani Bashir rug with a repeated pattern with octagons, each woven with several stylized floral patterns in crimson and indigo set against a brown ba...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, circa 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Oushak rugs are a type of handwoven rug that originated in Turkey. These rugs are known for their soft, muted color palettes, with beige and tan being particularly popular sh...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 08'00 x 10'05
Located in Dallas, TX
78674 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 08'00 x 10'05. In a harmonious fusion of timeless elegance and biophilic allure, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug unveils a captiva...
Wool
Turkish Oushak Rug Antique, c. 1870s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an Turkish Oushak rug made c. 1870s. It has a delicate soft peach, cream, and gold color way. The rugs center has large abstract floral shapes which are surrounded by 4 patte...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage Turkish Oushak rug with traditional style has many layers that perform well together. The allover design features arabesque vine scrolls and geometric florals surrounded...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Shaker Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73772 vintage Turkish Oushak rug with Feminine Shaker style 04'08 X 06'01. Effortless beauty and simplicity meet soft, bespoke vibes with a modern Shaker style in this hand knotted w...
Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug with a fabulous central medallion with a stylized floral cross, living amidst a field of even more stylized flowers and scrolling v...
Wool
Exceptional Early 20th Century Ersari Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional early 20th century Persian Ersari rug with an incredible pattern with multiple octagonal medallions on a rich crimson background. Between each medallion are simple, fo...
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in Wool 11' X 16'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are a type of Turkish rug that originates from the city of Oushak (also spelled Ushak) in western Turkey. These rugs are highly prized for thei...
Wool
1960's Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
71911 vintage Turkish Oushak rug with French style or modern traditional design. Resplendent and atmospheric, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is the answer to polis...
Cotton
Antique Khotan Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Borders, 1920s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5'7 x 8'11. Antique Khotan Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Borders, 1920. Keivan Woven Arts / rug MP-1610-157652 , country of origin / type: Turkistan / Khotan, circa 1920...
Wool
Early 20th Century Khotan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Central Asian Khotan rug with multiple geometric medallions of alternating pale and dark lavender, creating diagonal stripes across the field, all on a rich rus...
Wool
Vintage Bakshaish Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Rust Field, Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Bakshaish wool rug with a rust field, and multi-color accents in an all-over geometric design. This rug measures 10' 2" x 12'3".
Wool
$4,910Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 43.31 in W 51.19 in D 1.97 in
Midcentury Ceramic Fish Plates Wall Composition / Wall Decoration
By Waechtersbach Ceramics, Shorter & Son Ltd 1, Vallauris, Gil Vargas Segovia, Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Midcentury multi color fish Plates and Platters as Wall Decoration A funny collection of eleven european glazed ceramic, porcelain and terracotta fishes in different shapes a...
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Terracotta
$6,706 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$1,352 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Suelo Modern Lounge Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Modern lounge chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. This is...
Hardwood
$4,500 / set
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden
By Karl Anderson, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of nightstands in oak with adjustable shelves. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great condition.
Oak
Handcrafted Modernist Side Drink Table
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand-turned and handcrafted in solid English Ash, this side table is a sculptural study in form, texture, and material. Designed and made by our craftsman in England, the...
Ash
Adjustable Wall Lamp in Brass, Italy 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Adjustable and Extendible Wall Lamp Italy 1950s Max extension 155cm
Brass
Creel and Gow Rattan Trellis Chair
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Rattan Trellis chair made for Creel and Gow in Tangier Morocco Measures: 29" x 27" x 38".
Rattan
$294 / item
H 8.67 in Dm 7.88 in
Opaline Glass Gold Striped Vintage European Globe Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass, 3 gold stripes globe glass pendant. Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incande...
Brass
$6,890 / item
H 33 in W 84 in D 38 in
Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
White linen English arm rolled back sofa with casters. Custom made to order, upholstered in a heavy weight Belgian linen, with down feather seats. Very comfortable to sit in, with ...
Linen
Modern Wood Stool, The Dublin
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? Kiln Dried Our stumps all go through a drying process in our kiln, s...
Maple
$9,550 / item
H 29.14 in Dm 51.19 in
Round Dining Table Featuring Faceted Geometric Pedestal Base By José Castro
Located in New York, NY
This modern dining table is a study in bold, sculptural design. It features a sleek, round top and a striking geometrical base, both finished in a flawless high-gloss lacquer. The b...
Wood, Lacquer
$4,900
H 30.5 in W 51.5 in D 2.25 in
Antique Spanish Wall Pediment 'or Headboard' w/Original Floral-Painted Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish carved-wood wall hanging pediment with it's original painted finish from the 19th century. This antique wooden architectural plaque, which is approximately 4.25 feet in len...
Wood
Hardie Bar Stool with Wood Seat and Basque Red Steel Frame
By Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Hardie stool is a clean-lined and no-nonsense piece. The stool is made of three identical bent metal tube columns and a seat. The tubes pair up where they join, adding rigidity a...
Steel
$4,190 / item
H 34 in W 72 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 72"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Vintage Green Bedside Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Perfectly blending style and functionality, this piece is sure to become a favorite in any decor. The deep vintage willow green hand-painted and lightly distressed finish and scall...
Wood
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.
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